I think yes. The grabber piece is used for that very thing on the cargo transfer crane, so no reason why it wouldn't work in other settings. Using a big construction crane seems like overkill, but it would certainly get the job done. It would also have more flexibility in where you can put the containers than the electronic or manual cargo cranes that are limited to a narrower range.

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The container pick up does not work on the containers found in sets such as 4447, 4323, 4113 or 7499. It does however work for the ones found in sets 5256, 5255 and 6344.The reason for this is that the containers used in the first four sets are wider and the container pick up cannot open wide enough to grab both sides.

The container pick up will work the crane in set 3262 as long as you use the main hook that comes down and not the 4 string hook attachment.

I hope this helps.

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Using a big construction crane seems like overkill, but it would certainly get the job done. It would also have more flexibility in where you can put the containers than the electronic or manual cargo cranes that are limited to a narrower range.

The only reason is that I'd prefer not to get yet ANOTHER large.. THING... and I have that crane (today, would never buy it), so... I agree it's a bit... odd.

The container pick up does not work on the containers found in sets such as 4447, 4323, 4113 or 7499. It does however work for the ones found in sets 5256, 5255 and 6344.The reason for this is that the containers used in the first four sets are wider and the container pick up cannot open wide enough to grab both sides.

Ah - thank you! That does answer the question.

Those are the containers I need it to grab. I mean, I am (almost) sure we have one or two small ones, but not relevant. It was for those large ones.

So.. any suggestions on what can be used to move those about? With the crane?

So.. any suggestions on what can be used to move those about? With the crane?

Tahra,

That depends if you wish to be Playmobil purest or if you wish to make a custom piece. You can take apart the container pick up and make the two pieces that hold onto the top of the container longer by using a solvent to fuse plastic extenders on. Once you seal it back up no one will know that it has been modified expect yourself and those that know that the container pick up in its original form is unable to pick up those bigger containers.

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That depends if you wish to be Playmobil purest or if you wish to make a custom piece. You can take apart the container pick up and make the two pieces that hold onto the top of the container longer by using a solvent to fuse plastic extenders on. Once you seal it back up no one will know that it has been modified expect yourself and those that know that the container pick up in its original form is unable to pick up those bigger containers.

Well, I am no purist. But I am not very willing to go to that much trouble for a non-core theme..